{"product_id":"lalbrew-nottingham-yeast","title":"LalBrew Nottingham High-Performance Ale Yeast – 11g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBest Yeast for Clean Ales, Crisp Ciders \u0026amp; Hybrid Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLalBrew Nottingham™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance English-style ale yeast known for its versatility and clean, neutral fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from the Lallemand Yeast Culture Collection, it offers high attenuation, strong alcohol tolerance, and excellent flocculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain is diastaticus- and POF-negative, so it won't produce unwanted spice or phenolics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also expresses moderate ?-glucosidase and ?-lyase activity, contributing to subtle hop biotransformation in dry-hopped beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts broad fermentation range means it works well in a wide variety of styles — including hybrid ferments like pseudo-lagers or cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNottingham Yeast Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saccharomyces cerevisiae (top fermenting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78–84%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 14% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25°C \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High (clears quickly and drops bright)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlightly fruity, neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use LalBrew Nottingham\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Pitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just sprinkle it directly into your wort. No starter needed. It’ll get to work quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Method: \u003c\/strong\u003e(Making a Yeast Starter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1\/2 teaspoon of sugar and the contents of the sachet to a glass with about 50ml of warm water. (approx. 20 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the glass with a clean plate and simply leave for 15-20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBefore\u003c\/span\u003e you empty the glass of yeast into your brew we recommend vigorously stirring your wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe more oxygen introduced \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e you put the yeast on will promote a strong healthy fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstitute Yeasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Nottingham is unavailable, here are some solid alternatives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/fermentis\/1360-safale-s04-english-ale-yeast.html\"\u003eSafAle S-04\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Slightly fruitier, lower attenuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/mangrove-jack-s-craft-series\/2732-mangrove-jack-s-m36-liberty-bell-ale-yeast-10g.html\"\u003eMangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clean and malty with moderate esters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/gervin-yeast\/1610-gervin-gv12.html\"\u003eGervin GV12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional UK strain, solid for bitters and porters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs – Nottingham Yeast in a Nutshell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Nottingham for cider?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it’s highly attenuative and leaves a crisp, dry finish. Add nutrient when fermenting fresh juice or low-nutrient kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Nottingham suitable for lager-style beers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt performs very well at cooler temps (10–14°C), making it a great option for pseudo-lagers or Kšlsch-style beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it strip flavour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it’s neutral, but not bland. Nottingham lets hops, malt, and adjuncts shine through without adding clove or banana notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hambleton Bard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088755543,"sku":"2296","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5788_bdf1df5f-83b9-484f-99b7-4d553b06f7e9.jpg?v=1769253673","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/lalbrew-nottingham-yeast","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}